Comparison

K MANGA vs GlobalComix

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

K MANGA

Access a vast library of Kodansha manga, including popular titles and new original series. Read a new chapter for free daily and explore diverse genres. Support your favorite authors through official releases.

Highlights
  • Vast collection of over 500 Kodansha manga titles
  • Over 60 original manga series simulpubbed with Japan
  • Read a new chapter for free every day
  • Diverse genres including Action, Romance, Fantasy, and more
  • Official service supporting favorite authors
  • Explore popular series like Attack on Titan and Tokyo Revengers
Features
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==K MANGA-Manga & Comics== Welcome to K MANGA - the official Kodansha manga app where you can dive into your favorite Kodansha titles every day. With K MANGA, you can immerse yourself in renowned titles such as 'Attack on Titan', 'Ghost in the Shell', 'Fairy Tail', 'Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting Spirits', 'Tokyo Revengers', and many more. Enjoy reading popular manga, ongoing series available simultaneously in Japan and the US, or explore new original series on K MANGA right from your phone or tablet. Dive into a new story whenever you like. Show your support for your favorite authors by reading the titles through official releases. Why K MANGA? - Access to a vast collection of over 500 titles from Kodansha’s Manga Catalog - More than 60 original manga series available the moment they are published in Japan - Discover fresh stories from your favorite titles, original series, and continuously added new titles - Read a new chapter for free every day - Encompasses a wide range of genres from Action, Romance, Sports, Isekai, Suspense, Drama, Fantasy, and more - Official service that supports your favorite authors Explore Famous Kodansha Manga: - 'Attack on Titan' - 'Ghost in the Shell' - 'Fairy Tail' - 'Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting Spirits' - 'Tokyo Revengers' - 'Initial D' Discover K MANGA Original Series Simulpubbed with Japan: - 'Don’t Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro' - 'The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity' - 'WIND BREAKER' - 'As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I’ll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World' - 'Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian' Explore a diverse array of genres including Action, Romance, Sports, Isekai, Suspense, Outlaws, Drama, Fantasy, Slice of Life, Shojo, and more. If you're a fan of K MANGA or curious about our latest titles, follow us on X: [https://twitter.com/KMANGA_KODANSHA] - Stay updated on our releases and exciting news!

About

GlobalComix

Access a vast library of over 100,000 comics, manga, webcomics, and graphic novels from major publishers and independent creators. Enjoy a customizable reading experience with features like vertical scrolling and offline downloads. Discover new stories weekly and support the creators behind them.

Highlights
  • Vast library of 100K+ comics, manga, webtoons
  • Customizable reading experience (vertical scroll, double page)
  • Offline reading with subscription
  • Advanced search and discovery filters
  • Track titles and organize library
  • Support for creators and publishers
  • Panel-to-panel reading for cinematic experience
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You might not be a comics person. But you're a something person. Whatever your something is, GlobalComix will help you find it: comics, manga, and webcomics from the world's top publishers and independent creators. EVERYTHING YOU'RE INTO Superheroes and sci-fi. Fantasy epics and horror. Romance, slice of life, shonen, isekai, and manhwa. Big-publisher hits sit next to indie discoveries, and new stories drop every week. YOUR DAILY DOSE OF POP CULTURE Feel the pulse of pop culture. Art, news, stories, and the things you care about. Stay in the know. Impress your friends. A REALLY SMART FRIEND Looking for inspiration? Ask our Assistant. Say what you're in the mood for, in your own words: a show you love, a vibe, or a world you can't stop thinking about. Get comics and manga with a reason why each one fits. FREE, SUBSCRIBE, OR BUY: UP TO YOU We have you covered. Plenty of free reads. Go Gold for a whole library of included titles, or buy what you want to own. Mix and match. Gold members also save on eligible purchases. TAKE THE SCENIC ROUTE Get delightfully sidetracked. Wander from heroes to horror to heartbreak, and stumble onto worlds you never knew you needed. The best finds are the ones you weren't looking for. READ ANYWHERE AND EVERYWHERE On your phone or tablet: pick up where you left off, find your way back to what you browsed, keep everything you own in one place, and download comics to read offline. GlobalComix. Not Normal. EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

K MANGA4 screens
GlobalComix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GlobalComix at none against K MANGA's shown. GlobalComix also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 26%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. K MANGA sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and GlobalComix sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GlobalComix holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.9K and 4.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of K MANGA's written reviews are positive against 55% of GlobalComix's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

K MANGA ships an update every 5 weeks, GlobalComix every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
K MANGA versus GlobalComix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterK MANGAGlobalComix
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.9K ratings)4.8 (4.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.2% of reviews55.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.9K4.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#45#21 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB128 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperKodansha Ltd.Global Publishing Interactive, Inc

Customer experience

K MANGA

All ratings2,716 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral2.1%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews290 reviews
Positive26.2%
Neutral9.0%
Negative64.8%

GlobalComix

All ratings4,771 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews265 reviews
Positive55.1%
Neutral9.8%
Negative35.1%

User reviews

K MANGA

From 2.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great customer support
  • 👍 Enjoying latest chapters and love ticket promotions
  • 👍 Nothing wrong tbh

Room to improve

  • 💰 Monthly Payment
  • 💰 Incredible Cash Grab
  • 💰 Pricing system is awful
  • 💰 Terrible, why no subscription service?
  • 💰 Horrible Monetization

GlobalComix

From 4.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent reading experience
  • 👍 Vast library of comics
  • 💡 Diverse selection of publishers
  • 🚀 Smooth vertical scrolling
  • 👍 Customizable reading options

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Subscription-based model
  • 🐛 Occasional loading issues
  • 🔒 Paywall after certain pages
  • 🐛 Buggy login/account management

Bugs and requests

K MANGA

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Screenshots
  • App not allowing sign on

Requested features

3 requests
  • Landscape mode when browsing
  • Subscription option
  • Make free chapters downloadable

GlobalComix

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Unable to access purchased content
  • Sync issues between devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add Marvel and DC comics
  • Improve search and discovery
  • Implement offline reading mode
  • Allow partial comic purchases

In-app purchases

10 purchases

K MANGA

One-time10
  • 100Points$1.00
  • 100Points+100Bonus Points$1.00
  • 100Points + 50Bonus Points$1.00
Show 7 more
  • 100Points+100Bonus Points(New)$1.00
  • 400Points$4.00
  • 800Points$8.00
  • 800Points + 120Bonus Points$8.00
  • 1600Points$16.00
  • 2500Points+80Bonus Points$25.00
  • 2500Points+80Bonus Points(New)$25.00
10 purchases

GlobalComix

Subscriptions2
  • GC Gold Month Subscription$6.991 Month
  • GC Gold Year Subscription7 Days trial$69.001 Year
One-time8
  • Book Unlock - Price Point 1$0.99
  • Book Unlock - Price Point 2$1.99
  • Book Unlock - Price Point 3.59$3.59
Show 5 more
  • Book Unlock - Price Point 4.49$4.49
  • Book Unlock - Price Point 5$4.99
  • Book Unlock - Price Point 5.39$5.39
  • Book Unlock - Price Point 6$5.99
  • Book Unlock - Price Point 10$9.99

Questions

Is K MANGA free?
K MANGA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GlobalComix free?
GlobalComix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, K MANGA or GlobalComix?
GlobalComix is rated higher. K MANGA averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while GlobalComix averages 4.8 from 4.8K ratings.
Do K MANGA or GlobalComix have ads?
K MANGA shows ads; GlobalComix does not.
Which is updated more often, K MANGA or GlobalComix?
K MANGA ships an update every 5 weeks, and GlobalComix every 9 days. Most recently, K MANGA was updated on November 12, 2026 and GlobalComix on November 12, 2026.
Which is more popular, K MANGA or GlobalComix?
K MANGA currently peaks at #45 in the App Store charts, and GlobalComix at #21. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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